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I have seriously been slacking in the exercise department. I stopped seeing results and got frustrated. My friend, Shannon, whom I had been going to the gym with, just keeps losing weight and inches. Yesterday when I saw her she had just gotten back from shopping. She said she bought a size 6 jeans because the size 8 she tried on was too big. She started in a size 12/14 the same month I started.

This didn't make me feel jealous - I am happy for her. What it did was motivate me. If she can do it, so can I, right? RIGHT?!? I think my problem was that I wasn't pushing myself hard enough, I wasn't in a constant state of fat burning. I know I need help with this. I found out about XFLOWSION and I think this may be just what I need!

This workout is supposed to have constantly shifting moves which are specifically designed to promote continuous fat burning and muscle toning. THAT is what I need, something that changes things up and keeps my body in fat burning mode. It should also keep me from getting bored quickly because it gives three workouts in one, combining moves from martial arts, power yoga, and dance.

I am slowly getting back in the swing of things, exercise wise. It's going to get a bit tougher though now because Olivia is done with school. This means I don't have to take her to the YMCA anymore 3 days a week, which is where the gym is!
I work out with my neighbor, Shannon, so she is going to have to help me and keep me motivated!

I am also looking to get an education online so between school work and exercise, I shouldn't have time to think about food!

Zyon bought us a stationary bike which is in our bedroom. I am happy to report that since we got it, on Wednesday, we've BOTH utilized it every day! I do about 45 minutes while the kids nap in the afternoon after lunch and he uses it when he gets home from work while I am starting dinner. It's a perfect routine. Hopefully that will help us both.

A new month and soon to be a New Moon as well. Time for starting over, so to speak, for me anyway. I have to force myself to get back into a routine, here at home and at the gym.

I have been slacking big time regarding exercise. I just can't get motivated. This damn PMS I got going on right now isn't helping because all I want to do is EAT, lol.

Anyone else trying to get motivated?

Now that we're back from vacation, which was NOT a vacation by any means (you can read about all that drama here)
I went back to the gym for the first time in 2 weeks and UGH, it sucked. I was in the groove there for a while but being away screwed it all up *cries*
I hate this...

is killing me and I swear I LOOK fatter! *cries*
Okay, I've only been at this diligently for what, 3 weeks now? Still, I am frustrated.
I do feel better after working out and I am sleeping better. I suppose this just takes time.
Hey, doing something is better than doing nothing, right?

Olivia goes to Pre-K at a local YMCA and so I have decided to utilize the gym there. My neighbor, Shannon, goes so I have someone to go with!
We'll be going every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. She's been going about 4 weeks so far and today was my first day with her. Now, I am almost over this damn bronchitis I have had for over a week. On the treadmill, I thought I was going to die! 30 minutes felt like an entire day.
However, after the cardio and then using some of the exercise machines, I have to say, I feel good. I mean, just leaving there I felt refreshed.
So, here's to me =)